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Oct 12, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Fifth Annual National Latino Physician Day: Necesitamos Más
As the UC Irvine School of Medicine celebrated the fifth annual National Latino Physician Day, the message was clear: Necesitamos más — we need more.
Oct 07, 2026 | Parade
This Common Bathroom Habit Does Not Cause Breast Cancer—Here’s How the Myth Started
Backed by her research findings and clinical expertise, Assistant Professor of Medicine Nellie Nafissi, MD, debunks common myths about breast cancer causes, including the misconception that the use of antiperspirants can cause cancer.
Oct 07, 2026 | New York Post
Southern California surfers are being diagnosed with a bizarre ‘tumor’ condition
Department of Dermatology researchers at UC Irvine identified “liposurfomas,” benign fatty chest growths caused by repetitive prone paddling that are frequently mistaken for cancer in longtime surfers.
UC Irvine School of Medicine Research Insider
October 6, 2026
Oct 02, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Student Spotlight: Wanjiru “Chiru” Rwigi Finds Joy in Medicine & Mentorship
Medical student and recent National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) scholarship recipient Chiru Rwigi shares what sparked her passion for women’s health, mental wellness and mentorship.
Oct 01, 2026 | Irvine Standard
Built for Breakthroughs and Excellence
From pioneering cell therapies for Huntington's disease to developing the first FDA-cleared stem cell treatment for spinal injuries, UC Irvine School of Medicine researchers are driving breakthroughs in neurobiology research.
Medical Education News & Events
September 2026 Newsletter
Oct 01, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Improving Immunotherapy for Cancer Patients: Protecting the Brain
UC Irvine researchers study a potential new strategy for preserving the life-saving benefits of immunotherapies for cancer patients while reducing unwanted immune reactions in healthy tissues in the brain.
Sep 30, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Alpesh N. Amin, MD, MBA to Receive National Award for Leadership in Internal Medicine
The Williams award honors exceptional administration, leadership and overall contributions to academic internal medicine, and is the highest honor from the Association of Professors of Medicine, which part of Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine.
Sep 30, 2026 | Maeil Business
Development of Electromechanical Reformation (EMR) by U.S. research team
Researchers, including UC Irvine's Brian J.F. Wong, MD, developed Electromechanical Reformation (EMR) technology. This method uses weak electrical stimulation to reshape corneal collagen without laser incisions, offering a potentially safer and more cost-effective vision correction option.